US Bridges

Main ST over Grant Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Branson ST · Structure no. 8500705

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Grant Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main ST over Grant Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesGrant Creek
Location00.00 Int of Branson ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67257, -85.71941
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic650 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Grant Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Main ST over Grant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Grant Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Grant Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Grant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.